Parakeet trends and wildlife notes in Central Florida
Random notes discuss increasing parakeet visits to feeders, notably in St. Petersburg and Tavares, with prediction of widespread nesting. Mention Dr. William J. Weber’s book Wild Orphan Babies, Mammals and Birds, and local availability at Bronson's. Also recounts Mr. Moon’s interest in orphan baby squirrels and a violet martin box found with newborns.
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Tavares
Florida
St. Petersburg
T. E. Moon
Sylvan Shores
William J. Weber
Leesburg
Bronson’s
Golden Triangle
Squirrel Nest Box Project Brightens Summer Afternoon
A writer narrates a Sunday summer scene observing wildlife in a garden. Birds including jays mourning doves titmice cardinal flicker ruby throated hummingbird and a redstart visit a sprinkler and birdbath. The author notes parent care for a squirrel and hopes for Mr Moon's continued enthusiasm. A butterfly bird redstart appears, closing with a perfect ending.
Club notes on health recoveries and summer visits
Harold Cook of Waterman suffers a heart attack but hopes for rapid recovery with many friends supporting him. Pete Peterson returns to spirited rink play after a long recovery. Frank Richdale improves at the Medic Home Center and welcomes visitors. Kate and Doris Ensign spend summers in New York and Vermont, with a Batten Kill River card from Glenns Falls. Fred and Mary Kompass of Niles send updates. Bill Miller and Kenny Martin win the Central Division doubles. Flat Rock serves as summer capital for the M D L B C's. Newcomers look to lawn bowling in October while others anticipate returning home for the season.
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Harold Cook
Waterman
Pete Peterson
Harold
V,i.p
Gladys
Frank Richdale
Emma Pickett
Niles
Mich
Fred
Niles Club
Bill Miller
Kenny Martin
Mary
Frank Brown
Flat Rock
M,d
Julia
Immunization Clinic Set at Sorrento Church Hall
The Lake County Health Department will run a monthly immunization clinic at Sorrento Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall starting Sept 4 from 9 30 to 11 00. Florida rules require 4 DPT 3 polio 1 measles and 1 rubella vaccines for school entry plus mumps vaccine available. Parents should bring immunization records. Fly problem ай Plymouth Terrace area noted by county health officials. Sorrento Fire Dept welcomes new mascot Topper the Dalmatian donated by Triple A tree service. Civic Association slated September meeting on Sept 2 due to Labor Day weekend.
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Lake County Health Department
Sorrento Presbyterian Church
Church Street
Sorrento
Plymouth Terrace
Orange
Lake County
Ken Holman
Triple A Tree Service
Golf Gab Preview of Dora Invitational and Club Events
Skip Smith notes the schedule for September with a women’s weekly tournaments Scramble on Labor Day and men’s 36 hole qualifiers for the Dora Invitational on September 6 and 7. Invitation mailers go out next week as Tournament Director Harry York reports progress.
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Harry York
Mount Dora Pastor Smith Talks on The Incomparable Christ
The Rev. Vanus Edward Smith of Mount Dora Central Christian Church will address the theme The Incomparable Christ at the 10 45 worship service this Sunday. He leads the Disciples of Christ congregation on Route 19A and invites attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vanus Edward Smith
Mount Dora Central
Obituary for Maria Klara Syka of Mount Dora
Maria Klara Syka of Mount Dora died August 14 at Medic Home Health Center after a long illness. Born 1893 in Moravia, she lived in Vienna and Prague before World War II and endured internment in Prague prison camp. her husband died there. Survived by daughter Eva and son-in-law Monroe DeMott, she moved from New York City to Clifton New Jersey and then Mount Dora three years ago. Services were held Saturday at Rehbaum Harden Chapel with Dr. Lester O. Schriver officiating.
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Maria Klara Syka
Maria Klara
Syka
Mount Dora
Moravia
Vienna
Fritz
Prague
Czechoslovakia
Lotte
Germany
Munich
United States
Eva
New York City
Clifton
N.J
Medic-Home Health Center
Monroe F. DeMott
DeMott
Rehbaum-Harden Chapel
Lester O. Schriver
Rehbaum- Harden Funeral Home
Also Mentioned on This Page
By Margo Hosford
Mr. Moon
By Alex Whiteside
By Auggie Bontempo
By Skip Smith
John Beckham
Henry Longhurst
Golf Digest
Longhurst
Britain
W.C. Fields
Rehbaum-Harden Funeral Home
Fifth Ave
Triangle Moving and Storage
S. Eustis
Bay Street
USDA
Ken Dawson
Gisenbrook
Donnelly Mt Nee
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